Originally Posted by
95 TA - The Beast
LT4HOT cam, 1.6 rockers, cold air kit and longtubes should net you around 60-80 extra HP. Add ported cylinder heads and a tune and you should be looking at around 425+hp.
You really need to specify what kind of 'end result' you are looking for. You also need to specify more about the car, as in auto or manual, rear gears, options, etc.
Honestly, if you are looking for a "fun" car without turning it into a loud, obnoxious, noisy, more or less 'race car', then the LT4HOT cam route is a great idea. Once you start going bigger on cams you need to start adding supporting modifications to 'flesh out' the buildup, such as gears, bigger stall (if you have an auto), etc...
The beauty of the LT4HOT cam is great driveability, good manners, good powerband, etc. It doesn't have a restricted powerband, it doesn't have idle issues, does not sound like a pro-stocker, but does have more authority and in general is one ofthe best 'middle of the road' cams out there. Pretty much keeps the Vette a refined ride, more than a drag-monster "muscle car" that most with f-bodies end up going for.
But, again, it comes down to what you are looking for.